carb-restricted
|carb-re-strict-ed|
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/kɑrb-rɪˈstrɪktɪd/
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/kɑːb-rɪˈstrɪktɪd/
limited carbohydrates
Etymology
'carb-restricted' originates from the combination of 'carb,' a colloquial abbreviation of 'carbohydrate,' and 'restricted,' meaning 'limited or controlled.'
'carb' evolved from 'carbohydrate,' a term used in nutritional science, and 'restricted' has been used in English since the 15th century to denote limitation.
Initially, 'restricted' meant 'confined or limited,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage when combined with 'carb.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describing a diet or food plan that limits the intake of carbohydrates.
She follows a carb-restricted diet to manage her weight.
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Last updated: 2025/05/12 20:02